register now to take part in the Dubai Fitness Championships. Registration for participation is open until September 7. You have until September 8 to register to choose your date and timings for the three-week qualifying round, from which 36 men and 36 women will be selected to compete from September 13-15 at the Dubai Ice Rink at The Dubai Mall. Visit www.dxbfitness.com
see the exhibition The Universe of Patterns by the Dubai-based architect and artist André C Meyerhans, whose cut-paper artworks unveil the nature of patterns and reinterpret this traditional Oriental and Islamic ornament in a contemporary way. From 10am to 7pm, lobby area of Swiss Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, www.swissartgateuae.com, 050 225 1783
sign up now for the workshop See the Invisible to Achieve the Impossible, led by the career stylist Kelly Studer and the leadership trainer Bassem Terkawi. Through this course, you will learn to free yourself from limiting beliefs so you can celebrate your full potential. August 24, from 9am to 1pm, Dh400, The Coaches Training Institute, Knowledge Village, Dubai, register at www.kellystuder.com/seetheinvisible
watch the critically acclaimed documentary Half Emirati, which was the most watched film at the Dubai International Film Festival last year. The 10-minute film is available at www.vimeo.com/ondemand/3985 for US$1.99 (Dh7.30)
take a short course in interior design or interior decoration with Chelsea College of Art and Design. Classes start on September 22, from Dh3,500, Vida Hotel, Downtown Dubai, register at www.chelsea.arts.ac.uk/shortcourses/middle-east
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